Vasilikos power station

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Vasilikos power station is an operating power station of at least 868-megawatts (MW) in Mari, Larnaca, Cyprus with multiple units, some of which are not currently operating.

Location

Table 1: Project-level location details

Plant name Location Coordinates (WGS 84)
Vasilikos power station Mari, Larnaca, Cyprus 34.727127, 33.289861 (exact)[1]

The map below shows the exact location of the power station.

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Unit-level coordinates (WGS 84):

  • Unit CC1, Unit CC2, Unit CC6, Unit GT1, Unit ST1, Unit ST2, Unit ST3: 34.727127, 33.289861

Project Details

Table 2: Unit-level details

Unit name Status Fuel(s) Capacity (MW) Technology CHP Start year Retired year
Unit CC1 operating[2] fossil liquids - diesel[2] 220[2] combined cycle[2] 2008[3]
Unit CC2 operating[2] fossil liquids - heavy fuel oil[2] 220[2] combined cycle[2] 2012[4]
Unit CC6 construction[5][6] fossil gas - natural gas[5] 160[5] combined cycle[7] 2024[8][7][2]
Unit GT1 operating[2] fossil liquids - diesel[2] 38[2] gas turbine[2] 2003[3]
Unit ST1 operating[2] fossil liquids - heavy fuel oil[2] 130[2] steam turbine[2] 2002[3]
Unit ST2 operating[2] fossil liquids - heavy fuel oil[2] 130[2] steam turbine[2] 2002[3]
Unit ST3 operating[2] fossil liquids - heavy fuel oil[2] 130[2] steam turbine[2] 2005[9]

CHP is an abbreviation for Combined Heat and Power. It is a technology that produces electricity and thermal energy at high efficiencies. Coal units track this information in the Captive Use section when known.

Table 3: Unit-level ownership and operator details

Unit name Owner Parent
Unit CC1 Electricity Authority of Cyprus [100%] Electricity Authority of Cyprus
Unit CC2 Electricity Authority of Cyprus [100%] Electricity Authority of Cyprus
Unit CC6 Electricity Authority of Cyprus [100%] Electricity Authority of Cyprus
Unit GT1 Electricity Authority of Cyprus [100%] Electricity Authority of Cyprus
Unit ST1 Electricity Authority of Cyprus [100%] Electricity Authority of Cyprus
Unit ST2 Electricity Authority of Cyprus [100%] Electricity Authority of Cyprus
Unit ST3 Electricity Authority of Cyprus [100%] Electricity Authority of Cyprus

Background

Vasilikos has three 130 MW steam turbines, one 38 MW gas turbine, and two 220 MW combined cycle units running on fuel oil.[10] EAC is evaluating the possibility of converting their two 220 MW combined cycle units to run on natural gas, a plan dating back to the original units' proposal.[11] Between July 2018 and 2020, Ramboll consulted with EAC to evaluate the units for conversion.[12] The decision also depends on the finalization of the new Cyprus LNG terminal.

Financing from the European Investment Bank (EIB) for a new 160 MW combined cycle unit was achieved in 2020.[13]

According to reporting, once unit 6 is operational, it will contribute to ensuring sufficient generation capacity to support the shutdown of outdated oil fueled power plants.[13][14]

According to France 24, oil-fired units at Vasilikos cover "nearly two-thirds of Cyprus' needs, placing it among the worst EU nations for its use of fossil fuels in producing energy."[15] The new 160 mw gas-fired CCGT Vasilikos unit is expected to generate absolute carbon emissions of 380 gCO2 / kWh.[14] Depending on EAC's final choice in gas-turbine, it will also be able to burn 30-50% Hydrogen as part of its mix of fuels.[16]

Articles and Resources

References

  1. https://web.archive.org/web/20240124190945/https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vasilikos_Power_Station. Archived from the original on 24 January 2024. {{cite web}}: Missing or empty |title= (help)
  2. 2.00 2.01 2.02 2.03 2.04 2.05 2.06 2.07 2.08 2.09 2.10 2.11 2.12 2.13 2.14 2.15 2.16 2.17 2.18 2.19 2.20 2.21 2.22 2.23 2.24 https://web.archive.org/web/20240125035931/https://www.eac.com.cy/EN/RegulatedActivities/Generation/vasilikospowerstation/Pages/default.aspx. Archived from the original on 25 January 2024. {{cite web}}: Missing or empty |title= (help)
  3. 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 https://web.archive.org/web/20240125040010/https://www.hellenicaworld.com/Cyprus/LX/en/VasilikosPowerStation.html. Archived from the original on 25 January 2024. {{cite web}}: Missing or empty |title= (help)
  4. https://web.archive.org/web/20240125040153/https://www.eib.org/en/projects/pipelines/all/20110005. Archived from the original on 25 January 2024. {{cite web}}: Missing or empty |title= (help)
  5. 5.0 5.1 5.2 https://web.archive.org/web/20240124173221/https://www.eib.org/en/press/all/2020-378-cyprus-eib-backs-160-mw-vasilikos-power-plant-to-support-cypriot-energy-transition. Archived from the original on 24 January 2024. {{cite web}}: Missing or empty |title= (help)
  6. https://web.archive.org/web/20240218213550/https://cyprus-mail.com/2023/10/02/e200-million-power-station-could-get-stuck-in-limbo/. Archived from the original on 18 February 2024. {{cite web}}: Missing or empty |title= (help)
  7. 7.0 7.1 https://web.archive.org/web/20240124182846/https://tractebel-engie.com/en/references/vasilikos-power-station-unit-6-phase-v-ccgt-1x160-mw. Archived from the original on 24 January 2024. {{cite web}}: Missing or empty |title= (help)
  8. https://web.archive.org/web/20240218213525/https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/tension-peaks-in-cyprus-natural-gas-development. Archived from the original on 18 February 2024. {{cite web}}: Missing or empty |title= (help)
  9. https://web.archive.org/web/20240125035934/http://www.aandp-group.com/2017/05/03/vasilikos-power-station-phase-ii/. Archived from the original on 25 January 2024. {{cite web}}: Missing or empty |title= (help)
  10. Vasilikos Power Station, Electricity Authority of Cyprus, accessed Mar 31, 2021
  11. Vasilikos Power Station Phase IV: Environmental Impact Assessment, Electricity Authority of Cyprus, Jun 2005
  12. Vasilikos Power Station, Ramboll, accessed Mar 31, 2021
  13. 13.0 13.1 Cyprus: EIB backs 160 MW Vasilikos power plant to support Cypriot energy transition, European Investment Bank, Dec 18, 2020
  14. 14.0 14.1 "Energy suffocation on the cards in summer 2023, numerous power cuts to be expected". in-cyprus.philenews.com. Retrieved 2021-12-30.
  15. "Sunny but isolated, Cyprus toils to boost green energy". France 24. 2021-11-02. Retrieved 2021-12-30.
  16. "Vasilikos Power Station - Unit 6 Phase V - CCGT, 1x160 MW". Tractebel-Engie. Retrieved December 30, 2021.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)

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